Introducing our New Executive Director, Jill Rafferty-Weinisch

Meet & Greet our new Exec Director

Join for a Meet & Greet in November to help us welcome Jill into the CBE Community. This is your opportunity to meet her, share your hopes for our community, and connect with her in a relaxed setting.

We are offering four events:

• Wednesday, November 5, 2:00 pm - Hosted by Sherry Gold at Congregation Beth Emeth

• Sunday, November 16, 7:00 pm - Hosted by Julie and Andrew Safranko (Offsite)

• Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 pm - Hosted by the Glasers and the Alfreds (Offsite)

• Wednesday, November 19, 5:15 pm - Hosted by The Einhorn Center for Jewish Education at Congregation Beth Emeth

Please note that exact locations for offsite events will be shared with those who register as we get closer to the event.

Register for a Meet & Greet →

About Jill

Jill Rafferty-Weinisch is a dynamic leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing innovative programs in human services, youth development, education, and the arts.

She has built a career at the intersection of mission, strategy, and community, leading high-performing teams and forging cross-sector collaborations that expand opportunity, drive equity, and strengthen operational efficiency.

Currently Vice President of Mission, Strategy & Delivery at Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, Jill shapes programs across a 15-county region, strengthens volunteer engagement, and leads initiatives in youth mental wellness and belonging. Previously, as Strategic Director at Wildwood Programs, she guided person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, increased productivity and value across multiple service lines, led successful statewide Medicaid advocacy, and oversaw multimillion-dollar budgets. Her earlier leadership at Equinox and the Arts Center of the Capital Region expanded services for vulnerable youth and made arts programming more accessible to all.

Jill began her career in the performing arts, serving as Director of Education at Capital Repertory Theatre for more than a decade, where she built an education department that reached more than 25,000 students annually. She has co-written original theatre works for young audiences and curated both literary and performing arts series.

Deeply committed to civic life, Jill has served on nonprofit boards, including Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company, NYS APSE (the Association of People Supporting Employment First), and the Non-profit Business Council of the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce. She currently sits on the Community Advisory Board for the Troy and East Greenbush branches of the Capital District YMCA, and has been recognized with the ARC of Rensselaer County’s Community Partner Award, GE’s Elfun Society Service Award, and The Capital District Business Review’s 40 Under 40.

Jill holds a BFA in Performing Arts (Adelphi University) and an MA in Liberal Studies (Skidmore College). Beyond her professional work, Jill is a steadfast lap swimmer, an enthusiastic patron of the arts, book club member, and storyteller. She lives in Troy, New York with her husband, George, and their cat, Maximillian Moonbeam.

We hope you will take a moment to welcome Jill at the next Shabbat Service or event. Stay tuned to our weekly e-news for more information about getting to know Jill!